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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.50, 479.36 and 306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.50, 479.36 and 306.15 is: 422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.50 : 479.36 = 306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.50/479.36 = 306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.50x = 479.36 × 306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.50x = 146,756.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,756.92/347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.32

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